More than half (55%) of employers reported that they do not specifically state an interest in diverse candidates in their job adverts, compared to 49% in 2023 and 48% in 2022, research from the...
Equal pay claims increased for the third consecutive year in 2023, according to new analysis released for International Equal Pay Day (18 September).
It is time to ‘turn down the temperature of the debate’ on equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), a new report has stated, because SME bosses are put off from adopting new working practices for...
Steven Thomas lost his appeal after claiming he was discriminated against, and dismissed, over his ‘English nationalist’ beliefs.
Generational dynamics have become a focal point in discussions about the workplace over recent years, posing both challenges and opportunities for business leaders. How can HR foster understanding...
The number of disability discrimination claims sent to Acas for conciliation increased by 30% from 2022/23 to 2023/24, analysis of Acas data by the legal firm Nockolds revealed yesterday (3...
People may be surprised to know that 0.5% of the total UK population identify as Jewish. That's around 300,000 people. This identification can be based on religion, ethnicity or culture.
More than 70% of people aged over 50 indicated ‘yes’ to the question: ‘Is recruitment broken?’ in May 2024. They aren’t wrong.
The 2024 UK general election returned the highest number and proportion of female MPs ever recorded: 263 (40%) of the 650 MPs are women, up from 220 in 2019 (+43).
Black and minority ethnic staff still feel uncomfortable reporting racism at work. HR has the power to change this.
Some organisations have decided to leave X (formerly Twitter) after criticism that the platform failed to moderate disinformation and racist content, particularly during the UK riots this summer.
Today (23 August) marks the final entry deadline for entering the HR Excellence Awards 2024. Honouring a previous award winner, we share how Wincanton delivered its trophy-worthy diversity and...
